This is my easy no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies recipe. They’re rich, chocolatey, and take minutes to make. I make these when I want something sweet without using the oven.
I love this recipe because it’s simple and uses basic ingredients. Cocoa adds a deep chocolate flavour and is rich in antioxidants. Peanut butter makes the cookies creamy, while oats add texture and help keep them filling.
They set in the freezer and are perfect for a quick dessert or snack. Below is my full recipe so you can make them at home.
Yield: Yields 15 cookies
Chocolate Peanut Butter No Bake Cookies
This is my easy no-bake chocolate peanut butter cookies recipe. They’re rich, fudgy, and full of flavour. The oats add texture, the peanut butter keeps them creamy, and there’s no baking required.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Additional Time
30 minutes
Total Time
40 minutes
Ingredients
- ½ cup sugar-free peanut butter
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- ⅓ cup real maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons dark unsweetened cocoa powder
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups quick cook oats
Instructions
- Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine peanut butter, butter, maple syrup, and vanilla. Microwave for 1 minute at 50% power, then stir until smooth.
- Stir in cocoa powder and salt until fully combined.
- Add the oats and mix until evenly coated.
- Drop rounded tablespoons onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Freeze for at least 30 minutes until set.
- Remove from the freezer and serve. Store leftovers in the fridge.
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